Portrait of William Blake
Date
1801
Sitter
William Blake (1757 - 1827, British) , Poet
Creator
Luigi Schiavonetti (1765 - 1810, Italian) , Engraver
After
Thomas Phillips (1770 - 1845, British) , Painter
Object type
Library reference
IM/000403
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 375mm
width (print): 263mm
width (print): 263mm
Subject
Description
Half portrait of William Blake, head turned slightly to the right as viewed. He sits with arms crossed, one hand holding a pen and the other resting on the arm of the chair, and wears a white waistcoat and cravat with a dark jacket.
Forward facing inscription: 'Painted by T. Phillips RA William Blake Engraved by L. Schiavonetti VA
London, Published by R.H Cromek, 64 Newman St May 1st 808_'
William Blake (1757-1827) engraver, artist and poet was not a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Forward facing inscription: 'Painted by T. Phillips RA William Blake Engraved by L. Schiavonetti VA
London, Published by R.H Cromek, 64 Newman St May 1st 808_'
William Blake (1757-1827) engraver, artist and poet was not a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Object history
Original Thomas Phillips painting in the National Portrait Gallery.
Associated place